DNF Controls Launches New Test Equipment Line

DNF Controls, a developer of broadcast and production control hardware and software has introduced The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester, the first product in its new "The Analyst" test equipment product series. The Analyst RS422/RS232 allows users to quickly and easily isolate, identify and resolve RS422 and RS232 interfac

DNF Controls, a developer of broadcast and production control hardware and software has introduced The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester, the first product in its new "The Analyst" test equipment product series.

The Analyst RS422/RS232 allows users to quickly and easily isolate, identify and resolve RS422 and RS232 interface problems. The tester simplifies the identification of cable wiring errors without opening up cable or de-soldering pins. Additionally, The Analyst provides a simple, intuitive way to confirm that two ends of a cable, located on different floors or in different parts of a building, are indeed attached to the same cable.

The Analyst RS422/RS232 is a compact, handheld device that features an easy-to-read four line by 40 character display, eight-key keyboard, RS422 and RS232 connectors and external power supply. An optional, external battery pack will also be available.

New from DNF Controls , this year--a data-logging option for The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester that provides nonvolatile storage of bidirectional data communication with time-stamping. Also on deck for an NAB debut, are Playlist Playout and Router Control modules for the Ethernet-based Flex Control Network. New softwar

DNF Controls:The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester Built out of the frustration of dealing with RS422 and RS232 interface problems, DNF’s The Analyst lets you verify RS422/RS232 signal paths or chase down RS422 to RS232 adapter problems. Now testing that took 30 minutes takes seconds, with the ability to swap, transmit, a

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Rainbow Media is using The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester by DNF Controls to troubleshoot its data cabling infrastructure. "We have many different data lines in our facility, with cables running from patch bay to data router to end device," said Peter Primavera, video maintenance specialist at Rainbow Media Holdings,

At NAB, DNF Controls is planning to display its Flex Control Network, which uses modular, Ethernet-based, distributed control technology for broadcast operations and offers users shared, real-time control of equipment resources. The Flex Control Network has two main components: The Device Controller controls GPI, RS42

DNF Controls today announced that Hollywood, CA-based post-production studio Advanced Digital Services is using The Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester to troubleshoot the data cabling infrastructure it relies on for VTR transport control in its editing, DVD authoring, and tape duplication areas. "Our cable infrastructure is